How many times does God forgive you?

Matthew 18: 21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
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What sins Cannot be forgiven by God?

In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
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How many times can you repent for the same sin?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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Does God have unlimited forgiveness?

Jesus said, “Seventy times seven.” In other words, there is no limit to his forgiveness, and there should be no limit to ours.
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Does God always forgive?

God knows the heart of a sinner and always forgives (absolves) and reconciles to God's self provided the sinner is willing to come back to the Father and to begin a new life. This does not depend on whether those offended have forgiven him or her.
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Can lying be forgiven?

Sometimes, a person cannot apologize for a lie. It is possible to forgive without a conversation or apology, but this is often more difficult because you may have to go through this process alone without the other person. It may be advisable to work with a counselor, religious leader, or psychologist to help.
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How do I know I am forgiven by God?

When asked those questions, I usually responded by saying, “If you feel the Spirit—when you pray, read the scriptures, teach, testify, or at any other time—then that is your witness that you have been forgiven or, alternatively, that the cleansing process is taking place, for the Spirit cannot dwell in an unholy ...
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Is smoking a sin?

First, recognize that smoking is a sin that will keep you out of the Kingdom of God. Paul said, “For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God” (Ephesians 5:5).
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Does Jesus forgive all sins?

All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against him.
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How do I quit sin?

Finding Strength to Abandon Sin
  1. Hope. If you have tried to quit pornography but have been unsuccessful, you may feel discouraged. ...
  2. Accepting accountability and recognizing rationalization. ...
  3. Repentance and the Atonement. ...
  4. Confession. ...
  5. Help from your bishop. ...
  6. Breaking the cycle of indulgence. ...
  7. Availability of professional help.
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Can God reject repentance?

Yes, God forgives and relents from punishment for those who truly love God, but there are also times and situations where there may be no turning back. Repentance can come too late after too much damage is done and there is no going back.
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Can you repent everyday?

Joseph Smith talked about repenting daily, not to do it casually but with real intent. It's hard to do that if you don't have the right spirit with you, and prayer puts you in that spirit.
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How many times does the Bible say to forgive?

Seventy-seven times. That's how many times the Bible tells us we should forgive someone. Matthew 18: 21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
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How do you get to heaven?

You enter heaven by forgiveness and through the righteousness that Jesus gives you. You do not enter into heaven by the Christian life. It's always true that where faith is birthed, works will follow, but salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
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How do I ask God for forgiveness?

Jesus, I believe you love me. Please forgive me for my sins. Help me to be a better person.
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Can you still go to heaven if you commit an unforgivable sin?

THE ANSWER IS YES!!! When Jesus died on the cross, he paid the penalty of sin for all who believe in him. He died for your past, present and future sin. Please note, I'm not saying if you are saved, nothing you do matters and you can sin all you want because you are going to heaven anyway.
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How do you repent?

Principles of Repentance
  1. We Must Recognize Our Sins. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. ...
  2. We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins. ...
  3. We Must Forsake Our Sins. ...
  4. We Must Confess Our Sins. ...
  5. We Must Make Restitution. ...
  6. We Must Forgive Others. ...
  7. We Must Keep the Commandments of God.
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Does God see sin?

Scripture clearly indicates that God does view sin differently and that He proscribed a different punishment for sin depending upon its severity. While God does see sin differently we now have Jesus to forgive us of our sin.
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Did Jesus have a wife?

"Christian tradition has long held that Jesus was not married, even though no reliable historical evidence exists to support that claim," King said in a press release.
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Is lying a sin?

One of the Ten Commandments is "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.
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Is having a tattoo a sin?

Scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi states that tattoos are sinful because they are an expression of vanity and they alter the physical creation of God.
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Can Christians get tattoos?

While there's no speculation that Christianity forbids tattoos, there's also no permission saying that it's permitted. A lot of people like to make an analysis of the Biblical verses and draw their conclusions, so finally, tattooing is an individual choice.
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How do I know if I've truly repented?

After doing these things, a way to know you've fully repented is to see and feel the effects of repentance—changes in your desires, feelings, outlook, relationships, and behavior. And, most importantly, full repentance will bring the companionship of the Holy Ghost.
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How do you know God is talking to you?

This can happen through prayer, contemplation and/or time in the Bible. We begin to discern God's voice over the noise of our world as we give time to these disciplines. The Holy Spirit begins speaking to us. We begin to hear God through those around us, circumstances and even our conscience.
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How do I confess my sins to God?

Begin by saying, "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.
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Confide your sin in a priest, or a trusted friend, relative, or authority figure, whenever possible.
  1. If you've sinned against someone, you should first go and confess to them. ...
  2. Confessing to another person is not a necessity -- it is only recommended.
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